1971 Plymouth Cuda (1/25 MPC Kit)

[Mopar - D]

I’m getting back to my bench from a long absence and starting where I left off with this MPC Plymouth Cuda in 1/25 scale. I’m going to change out the engine bay, interior and chassis with the Revell 70 Cuda’s parts. Similar to my build up of the 71 GTX. It’s going to be painted with Plymouth V2 Tor Red and a White/ Black interior. Not much progress yet but this is where I’m starting. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated and welcome. 

[oldcarfan]

34 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

I’m getting back to my bench from a long absence and starting where I left off with this MPC Plymouth Cuda in 1/25 scale. I’m going to change out the engine bay, interior and chassis with the Revell 70 Cuda’s parts. Similar to my build up of the 71 GTX. It’s going to be painted with Plymouth V2 Tor Red and a White/ Black interior. Not much progress yet but this is where I’m starting. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated and welcome. 

This should be a great build. The '70 Barracuda was always my favorite of that body style. Something about the single headlight configuration just looked better to me.

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Gary

Here’s the 70 interior and chassis on the 71 Cuda. 

[slusher]

Some wicked cool baxart on the 71 Cuda box top!

Edited June 30, 2024 by slusher

[stavanzer]

Boy, those two kits sure fit well together.

(at least from here, on this side on the Monitor, LOL)

[Bainford]

Very interested in watching this build come together. I want to do the same conversion to an MPC '74 Cuda. It's looking like a good fit so far. 

[TNT]

Going to be good looking build. 

[Mopar - D]

On 6/29/2024 at 10:37 PM, Bainford said:

Very interested in watching this build come together. I want to do the same conversion to an MPC '74 Cuda. It's looking like a good fit so far. 

Trevor, here’s the MPC 74 body with the Revell 70 chassis. It’s fitting up the same as the 71 body. When I get around to building mine I’m going to use the Revell 70 TA Cuda that has a 340 engine in stead of the Hemi. 

[Mopar - D]

On 6/29/2024 at 6:27 PM, slusher said:

Some wicked cool baxart on the 71 Cuda box top!

Thanks Carl, yes they did have some cool box covers 

On 6/29/2024 at 7:00 PM, stavanzer said:

Boy, those two kits sure fit well together.

(at least from here, on this side on the Monitor, LOL)

Thanks Alan, so far there’s been some sanding and trimming to get everything to fit but not much. 

On 6/29/2024 at 10:45 PM, TNT said:

Going to be good looking build. 

Thanks Anthony, 

I’ve started on the engine and decided to build both engines from the 2 kits. Revell has a lot more details on there engine. 

[Mopar - D]

Built the Hemi and wired the plugs. Did a test fit for the shaker and found that I’m going to have to use the MPC kits Shaker to get a good fit with the hood. 

[Moparman18064]

Great thread, I’m really glad to see the Revell chassis works. I want to replicate the Cuda I have in my avatar. Engine looks great. Now, if I could only find the twin scoop hood and 73-4 stripes

[kelson]

The Revell kit has the twin scoop hood and Amt offered a 74'barracuda snap kit years ago that had the stripes in white and black.

[Moparman18064]

17 minutes ago, kelson said:

The Revell kit has the twin scoop hood and Amt offered a 74'barracuda snap kit years ago that had the stripes in white and black.

I have the Revell hood, it does not fit my MPC Cuda. I could trim it, but scoops seem to be out of proportion. I had one of the snap kits, but it seems to have been lost during last move. The decals would be over 20 years old at this point. I was looking for someone making them currently. Thank you for the reply. Sorry, not trying to hijack thread. I am really looking forward to this build.

[Mopar - D]

Today I changed out the 70 seats for the 71 seats. The front bucket seats are easy but I had to cut out the rear seat from the 71 interior tub. 
 

 

[deuces wild]

On 7/2/2024 at 9:56 AM, Mopar - D said:

Trevor, here’s the MPC 74 body with the Revell 70 chassis. It’s fitting up the same as the 71 body. When I get around to building mine I’m going to use the Revell 70 TA Cuda that has a 340 engine in stead of the Hemi. 

This one brings back memories.....?

[dietgilroy]

On 7/2/2024 at 8:56 AM, Mopar - D said:

Trevor, here’s the MPC 74 body with the Revell 70 chassis. It’s fitting up the same as the 71 body. When I get around to building mine I’m going to use the Revell 70 TA Cuda that has a 340 engine in stead of the Hemi. 

if you do the 1974 cuda, i’d recommend using that cool nose cone front, maybe with a few alterations to make it a little better.

[Mopar - D]

Seats and sides are now painted and made some progress on the chassis. I’m to do a little red over spray so the parts are just test fitting. I’ve got the body primed and ready for some red paint. Hopefully weather permitting I’ll have some red paint on the body. 

[TNT]

Nice work n looking good.

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Anthony 

 

I got my air brush out today and sprayed some TorRed. Also some more work on the chassis. Next will be clear coat. 

[slusher]

Looking really good Dan!

[Mopar - D]

20 hours ago, slusher said:

Looking really good Dan!

Thanks Carl

[TNT]

Dang that engine bay is smoking. 

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Anthony I’ve got more details to add to it still. 
 

I was able to get some more progress on the interior yesterday as Hurricane Beryl was going over my house. Thank god we did not receive any damage from the storm and the solar panels and batteries have kept the power on. 

[Moparman18064]

Interior is looking sweet!

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Rich. 
 

I’m still adding some details to the engine bay and working on buffing out the body.